Category Archives: Savory Pies

Savory Mango Thyme Goat Cheese Tart

This Savory Mango Thyme Goat Cheese Tart has a luscious hint of sweet from the mango that is highlighted by the savory elements of caramelized onion, crispy bacon and goat cheese loaded with fresh thyme. The only thing I would … Continue reading

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Spanakopita – Spinach Pie

We can thank Greeks for this amazing savory pie made with spinach and encrusted in phyllo.  It is a favorite in the Saucy household year round, but especially at Easter.  This same filling and phyllo can be transformed into an … Continue reading

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Chicken Pot Pie (with Rosemary Pâte Brisée)

Happy Pi(e) Day!  In honor of this national day of Pi(e)dom, this is the first of two Pi(e) Day installments.  I’m starting with the savory tonight…Chicken Pot Pie with a Rosemary Pâte Brisée (fancy for butter pastry).  Disclaimer: This isn’t a … Continue reading

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Tamale Pie

Tamale Pie…it’s similar to a “Frito Pie” for those of you in the South and Southwestern U.S., but good golly, it’s tamale!  The flavor and texture of that delightful tamale “crust” and layers of spicy flavor are awaiting you in … Continue reading

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Shepherd’s Pie aka Cottage Pie

  Shepherd’s Pie is a savory meat (lamb) pie with the crust being formed with potatoes. Cottage Pie is the term that is applicable if any other form of meat is used, besides lamb. It’s easy to remember, Shepherd = … Continue reading

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Tomato Pie

Tomato Pie, you ask?  Why, yes!  Tomato Pie!  Who’da thunk!?  Well, let me tell you…every year, beginning in about May, I start a metamorphosis from human to tomato!  I kid you not!  There is n.o.t.h.i.n.g so good, to me, as … Continue reading

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